The Portland daily press., 1887-07-19
Base Ball at Augusta.

One OF the funniest and most unique
games Of ball ever seen In Augusta was that
between the business mems nine and the le-
gal nine on the State grounds yesterday af-
tern0On. Perhaps more nimble ball players
were never seen on adiam0nd. The particl-
pants were among the most prominent busi-
ness men and lawyers OF the city. They
were as follows:
The Legal Nine-Edward whltehouse, stephen
Lancaster, Hon. Orvlle ID. Baker, Capt. Winfield
s. Choate, Lendail TitcOmb, Leslie Cornish, Hon.
Herbert Heath, Clerk Of Courts Aianson Q. Otis,
The Business Mems Nne-Wallaee Morse,
Frederick Cha 9. Greenwood Flagg, Joshua
Pierce. Reuel S0ule, AlOnZO HenryaC aadb0urne,
captain, George Hunt, Charles hamlin. Horace
COny, George 5. Lowe.
Late In the game several players dropped
out and substitutes took their places. Hon.
j. III. Manley umpired the game with great
bss bY Il s so SHs 2 nnt gas ns &
pitchers to throw the ball, but TO toss them
In in the old fashioned way. The Empirical
Manley told the lawyers. who were the pro-
testants, thatl the game was 10 be played
according 10 the National League rules, land
II there were any alterations TO make the
clubs must agree 10 them. A great crowd
had gathered to witness the game. which
was advertised TO occur at o'clock. The
fair sex was well represented, and they Occu-
pied settees which had been provided for
mated as being present, including many
from out Of town. The places Of business
ON the street were closed during the game,
and all Augusta seemed to be excited. The
medical tent was one of the chief features Of
the day. 1t was pitched hard by the dia-
mond, DIR. Crooker being chief surgeon. IL
was equipped with all the necessary surgical
Instruments, streteher, and big
sponge which would hold several
quarts Of water. IL was much fire.
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Umpire Manley called game at 4 p. m. sharp,
and three hours were occupied In playing
ii, there being but seven innings. From the
beginning the business men had the adyan-
tage, their battery being much the strongest
Chase would throw In the curves and the
lawyers were unable to find the ball. On
the other hand, Lancaster's drops were cas-
iiy hit by the merchants and they drove the
sphere-all over the grounds. All displayed
much agility especlally In running. II. w.
SOule, a Water street commission merchant,
was exceedingly fleet ~ loot. Clerk OF
Courts Otis attempted TO rdR 70 the nome
plate, but Soule was too rapid. f<e 70 lowed
him and put him out, both rolling fIf>Ihe
dust. A young Water street merchant bat>
ted ball through an umbrella and II after
wards hit a woman soundly ON the head.
In the sixth inning swift ball was sent TO
the Attorney General on the first base. The
ball went through his hands and struck him
In the left eye with great force. He was
obliged TO retire from the game and place
himself in the hands Of the surgeon. Clerk
Of Courts Otis on the same base attempted TO
catch the ball In his teeth and loosened sew
eral Of them. Up TO the fourth inning the
clubs seemed to be about evenly matched Init
after that the business men gradually drew
away, and in the seventh inning ratified
their adversaries. Captain Choate
gained the reputation Of being
a kicker. The TOgus Band furnished music
for the occasion. The board Of arbitration
did not dare 10 interfere with Umpire Joe,
who stood at the left Of the catcher through
out the game, indicator In hand.
not once flinehlng. Hon. II. M. Heath
did excellent work FOR his nine. The law
yers complain because the business men em-
Messrs. j. +. Pierce and l.. @. Cornish were
presented with bouquets Of beets and on
Ions, arranged to represent flowers.